Nice/Nortek Control has appointed 20-year industry veteran, Phil Hardaway as its sales manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Hardaway joins the company from Snap One where he has been working for the last seven years. Before Snap One, he worked primarily with Savant Systems Europe at a European AV distributor. Across his career, Hardaway has spent more than two decades in the smart home, AV and custom installation industry.
In his new role with Nice/Nortek Control, he will lead and represent international sales in the EU while supporting the distribution network through EMEA.
Well-prepared for his new position, Hardaway has gained a lot of experience in a variety of different roles over the last 20 years, including sales management, export sales, business development, account management, marketing, and technical support.
His interest in home technology stemmed from when he was a child looking up to his dad who has a similar career. He has since worked with many manufacturers and specialist distributors and has enjoyed being a part of how home technology has grown and evolved over the years. One of Hardaway’s career highlights has been personally selling British Olympic track star, Iwan Thomas, his very own professionally installed smart home system.
“I love innovation in our industry, and the smart home truly brings together the most cutting-edge technologies that the market has to offer,” said Hardaway. “I’m eager to get started because to me, this is more than just my job, it’s my hobby and my passion. I find being passionate about the products you represent should be a priority. With that, I’m excited to take Nice/Nortek Control’s development in the EMEA to the next level.”
Horacio Morales, director of international sales at Nice/Nortek Control added: “It’s clear Phil brings immeasurable enthusiasm for his career as a diligent and determined sales professional. We’re thrilled to have him join us at Nice/Nortek Control amid a very exciting time in the company. We’re confident in Phil’s abilities to lead and eager to tap into his wealth of knowledge and expertise. He’s the perfect fit to motivate and inspire our international sales team while working alongside our partners on residential, commercial and industrial installs.”